< PreviousWelf Jung Sustainability Director atRexamRexam has appointed Welf Jung as Sustainability Director forits Beverage Can Europe and Asia business. Welf, who previously worked as Business Development Direc-tor for Rexam, began his new role recently following John Revess’move to become Group Sustainability Director for Rexam. In ad-dition to his position as Sustainability Director for Rexam Bever-age Can Europe & Asia, Welf will also continue to oversee Salesand Marketing for Rexam Beverage Can in Germany. In his new role as Sustainability Director, Welf will work to iden-tify and set key targets for Rexam Beverage Can Europe & Asia,whilst continuing to drive the company’s sustainability strategy.Welf says, “Rexam is committed to finding packaging solutionsthat contribute to a sustainable future. To ensure this future it is my aim to implement a detailedstrategy that will allow for both sustainable development and a responsible treatment of the world’snatural resources.”The ‘Wright’ move for DerekDerek Wright has become a leading SolutionsManager within SSI Schaefer focusing on the roleof automation in today’s expanding logistics sec-tor.Starting out as a Junior Autoparts Sales beforehis promotion to MoD Account Manager, Derekis relishing in his new role as Solutions Manager,focusing on combi-projects – installations that re-quire both static and automated storage and dis-tribution systems. Although now responsible forprojects in the value of one million plus, Derekalso supports Schaefer’s Regional Sales Managerson combi-projects at all value levels.Derek says, “The role that automation has toplay in today’s modern warehouse is exciting andI want to be a part of it – Schaefer’s capabilitieswithin this area lead the way and are at the cut-ting edge in terms of innovation, design, andtechnology developments. I’m here for the long-term.”appointmentsManagerial changes at OpiesOpies has appointed its new Non-Executive Director Stu-art Bailey and promoted Paul Fox to Commercial Directorin a move that will see the company strengthening its brandpositioning and engagement.Stuart Bailey, pictured, was Managing Director of RowseHoney for eleven years where he successfully developed thehoney and maple syrup markets in the UK. Following thesale of the business to Wellness Foods in 2005, Stuart con-tinued as MD and then Chairman before retiring in 2010.He says, “I have long admired the Opies brand and its tra-ditional values. I am confident I can add some real value tothe company, particularly given my experience in the foodand drink sector.”Paul Fox has also been promoted from Development Di-rector to Commercial Director. He will be responsible for driving business, increasing engagementand working on brand positioning. Paul has worked with Opies since 1999 and has 23 years experi-ence in the food and drink industry.APC Overnight appoints Syed Ziaullah asnew CEOSyed Ziaullah has been namedChief Executive Officer of APCOvernight following the recent re-tirement of MD Ivor Skinner. Ziaullah has been the company’sOperations Director since January2008 and will lead a recently restruc-tured senior management team thatwill ensure APC continues its terrificgrowth during the current economicchallenges. Syed says, “We have had fantasticsuccess in growing the company overthe past three years and we are ontrack to break all records in 2012. Iam looking forward to helping APC build on this strong foundation. It is atough market, but we are proving to our customers that APC is the key in-gredient they need to ensure the success of their own businesses. We arededicated to providing the best possible service for all our customersthroughout the UK and will not falter in achieving our goal.”50www.fdiforum.netNew ManagingDirector for Lab MMicrobiology company Lab M hasappointed Ian Morris as Managing Di-rector. Combining a science back-ground with extensive businessexperience at a senior level, Ian has atrack record in successfully leading theexpansion of established businessesand in driving start-up businesses intonew areas.Ian’s original scientific training is inchemistry and biology. He has a Diploma in Brewing (Dip.Brew) and is aMember of Institute of Food Science and Technology (MIFST) and is ex-perienced in implementing continuous business improvement in both man-ufacturing and laboratory sectors.Chairman Colin Goodwille says, “Ian brings direct understanding of manyof the key industries Lab M serves, and for the past ten years has held direc-torships in commercial contract laboratories. His experience in driving busi-ness improvements in the heavily regulated markets of environmental, foodand pathology testing will be especially valuable in leading Lab M throughthe continued development of market opportunities around the world.”50:Layout 1 20/4/12 10:59 Page 151:Layout 1 19/4/12 10:41 Page 152:Layout 1 19/4/12 10:41 Page 1Next >